Poznań, Wielkopolskie , Oct. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — STX Next today launched specialized ChatGPT app development services following OpenAI’s October 6th release of the Apps SDK to developers. The agency’s market analysis suggests ChatGPT apps could generate up to $40 billion in annual developer revenue if adoption mirrors early App Store patterns
ChatGPT’s 800 million weekly active users provide developers with immediate distribution 133 times larger than the iPhone’s estimated 6 million users when the App Store launched in July 2008.
“We’ve already received inquiries from companies since the SDK opened,” says Łukasz Koczwara, CTO at STX Next. “The early pattern we’re seeing is companies approaching ChatGPT app development like mobile app development when conversational interfaces require different architecture.”
What Launch Partners Reveal About ChatGPT App Success
STX Next analyzed the seven launch partners OpenAI selected—Booking.com, Zillow, Spotify, Canva, Coursera, Figma, and Expedia—to identify patterns in successful ChatGPT app development:
- Intent-based surfacing – Apps appear when contextually relevant (Spotify surfaces when users mention needing a playlist)
- Proprietary data integration – Apps deliver personalized results using backend systems (Zillow shows listings matching conversation context)
- Filtered decision-making – Apps present curated options rather than comprehensive results (Booking.com shows three hotels, not 50)
“These patterns inform how we approach ChatGPT app development for clients,” says Łukasz.
Industries Suited for ChatGPT App Development
Based on launch partner analysis, STX Next identified industries with characteristics suited to ChatGPT apps:
Legal services, healthcare scheduling, B2B procurement, financial planning, recruiting, home services, and corporate travel management share attributes visible in OpenAI’s partner selection: high transaction frequency, proprietary data that enables personalization, and workflows that simplify through conversation.
